The Israeli prime minister was informed early today of a “very violent” and “horrific” incident targeting Israeli citizens in Amsterdam, as announced by Netanyahu’s office.
According to information from the Dutch and Israeli media, after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game ended, pro-Palestinian groups ambushed and attacked Maccabi fans outside the stadium.
The clashes caused chaos while the Israeli government reports at least 10 injured and 2 missing. However, other information speaks of 100 injured.
The Jerusalem Post reports that the “manhunt” against Israelis on the streets of Amsterdam continued into the early hours of the morning, despite a heavy Dutch police presence.
Authorities say the situation has calmed down in the last hour and Israelis have been instructed to remain in a sheltered spot. A Dutch police spokesman said 57 had been arrested so far.
Due to the ongoing pogrom in Amsterdam, Prime Minister Netanyahu is coordinating a rescue mission with the IDF, and are sending cargo aircraft and two planes from the Hercules squadron with medical and rescue teams.@MathildaHeller https://t.co/Ib8Mzad2nd
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) November 8, 2024
Israel’s national security ministry also called on Israeli citizens in the Dutch city to stay in their hotel rooms after the attacks.
Footage circulating on social media shows Israeli fans being beaten, chased by mobs with knives and dodging being hit by vehicles at the last minute.
?????????- Over 100 Israelis have been injured according to Israeli media – Amsterdam, Netherlands.
?????????- Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has called the Interior Minister of the Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/AcCAbYhzj3
— ?? SA911 (@Zulu72944051488) November 8, 2024
On Netanyahu’s order, two El Al civil aircraft took off for Amsterdam, in order to safely transport Israeli citizens back to the country, while the Israeli Foreign Ministry requested the cooperation of the Dutch authorities.
The Israeli military announced that it was preparing to send an additional “two transports” of C-130s with medical supplies for the wounded and rescue crews on board, in “coordination with the Dutch government.”
?????????- The Israeli Ambassador to the Netherlands is in a meeting with the Mayor of Amsterdam.
?????????- Scenes in Amsterdam, Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/MnF923KkaS
— ?? SA911 (@Zulu72944051488) November 8, 2024
In fact, according to the local media, before dawn, the Israeli Ambassador to the Netherlands met with the Mayor of Amsterdam, in order to assess the situation.
As the Times of Israel reports, the Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, denounced the violence as a “pogrom” against the Jews.
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